[blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting

Fri Aug 12 00:01:08 UTC 2011

Hi,

So, the carriier is very comfortable. The aches and pains come from the 
rough environment and my legs or ankles just giving out on me. When I 
encounter a valley sized crack in the sidewalk I trip but catch myself very 
quickly and the result of that is sore and knotted leg muscles.

The straps on the Butterfly carrier, which is the one I have, are fantastic, 
just not comfy enough when I have a tension headache that reaches my neck 
and shoulders.

So, I'm shopping around for ideas and solutions.

---- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennith Lucas" <nethy.ann at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting

> LM,
>
> I don't commute with Gideon, but we do a lot of walking and wearing.
> It sounds to me like your carrier might not be fitting properly. Could
> this be possible? We've started wearing our Gideon on the back, at 8
> months, 25 pounds, and 28 inches, but I still am able to wear him on
> the front comfortably for long periods of time.
>
> Your description of how you're feeling sounds EXACTLY how I've felt
> when I get a carry that's not quite right. It hurts for days, even if
> I take a break from carrying.
>
> I can't speak to your exact carrier, but I'm pretty certain it's
> similar to mine, just buckles where mine has ties.
>
> My other thought would be maybe you could just use the sling, making
> sure to switch shoulders. He sounds like a good size for the ring
> sling, though that's not a permanent solution, as I know from
> experience. (Gideon is just too big for the my ring sling; however,
> when I wore a friend's little boy who is 18 lbs it was wonderful and
> easy.)
>
> I have no suggestions as to stroller, as we haven't bought one since
> we stopped using his infant seat/stroller frame set up. However, if
> you do think a different carrier would help, I recommend checking out
> thebabywearer.com. You have to register for the forum, but people are
> very helpful and knowledgeable.
>
> Hope this helps! It sounds like a rough time for both you guys! Get
> lots of rest!!
>
> Jennith
>
> On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
> <lmartinez217 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'd love to hear what other parents are doing who work and commute with 
>> their kids.
>>
>> Erik and I commute into the city and back for approximately 4 hours a 
>> day. It's putting a lot of wear on my body though--especially as he gets 
>> heavier. He's five and a half months old and about 19 pounds. He's also 
>> pretty long at somewhere over 26 inches--and, ahhh, he's do for one of 
>> those major growth spurts since six months is around the corner. Yikes!
>>
>> Anyways, I use a Beco Butterfly carrier and I love it. Anyone know if 
>> there is a suggested height limit for front carriers? I carry him in the 
>> front because I sit for about 45 minutes each way and the whole process 
>> of switching him from back to front would be really 
>> combersome--especially during crowded commuting hours. plus, he's a major 
>> drooler and I can't have him drooling all down the back of my work 
>> clothes every day.
>>
>> As he gets heavier, I find myself tripping more or stumbling more on the 
>> terrible streets of San Francisco. The sidewalks are awful, and I twist 
>> my ankles frequently on the cracks and objects lying in wait.
>>
>> I've got a City Mini stroller, but the elavators in the BART systems 
>> often break down and they are pretty gross and dirty to begin with. I've 
>> got an umbrella stroller I'm consdidering using along with a ring sling. 
>> So, I have a super light weight stroller to use when I walk and a carrier 
>> to pop him in and out of while on the train. But, using an umbrella 
>> stroller and a cane is a bit challenging. I gfigured out how to hold my 
>> cane and one of the handles in my hand, but ouch whenever the tip gets in 
>> a crack!
>>
>> Any suggestions for how I can keep my body bfrom breaking? I'm home today 
>> from work because my shoulder has just had enough and is protesting 
>> greatly. Also, I get so many headaches that originate in my nexk and 
>> shoulders and when I wear him, it makes things hurt worse.
>>
>> So, I know I sound like a crybaby, ha ha, but I'm open for some ideas 
>> from those who are living it too.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> LM
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